The Postgraduate Diploma in Statistical Science is a nine-month taught course, running from October each academic year with a particular focus on modern computationally-intensive theory and methods. It is similar to the MSc in Statistical Science but there is no dissertation.
The PGDip aims to train you to solve real-world statistical problems. When completing the course, you should be able to choose an appropriate statistical method to solve a given problem of data analysis, implement the analysis on a computer, and communicate your results clearly and succinctly.
The course offers a broad high-level training in applied and computational statistics, statistical machine learning, and the fundamental principles of statistical inference. Training is delivered through mathematically demanding lectures and problems classes, hands-on practical sessions in the computer laboratory and report writing.
Students take a mixture of core courses and optional courses. The core courses are compulsory and involve practical components that students must complete.
Expected January 2027
Start date
October 2026
University of Oxford
University Offices,
Wellington Square,
Oxford,
Oxfordshire,
OX1 2JD, Southern England, United Kingdom
As a minimum, applicants should hold or be predicted to achieve the following UK qualifications or their equivalent:
a first-class undergraduate degree with honours in a degree course with advanced mathematical and statistical content.
For applicants with a degree from the USA, the minimum overall GPA that is normally required to meet the undergraduate-level requirement is 3.7 out of 4.0.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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